John Keiper, the eldest, was born in Meissensheim, in Zweibruecken, Oct. 19, 1751. He was the first tobacconist in the town and was located at 36 South Seventh Street. His sign, a boy with tobacco leaves and cigars, is owned by a descendant, Mrs. Annie E. Leisenring. He married Mary Catharine, daughter of Rudolph and Barbara (Weiss) Schmid. She was born Aug. I, 1757 and died in 1841. Mr. Keiper died July 3, 1833.